Definition of MASKED. Meaning of MASKED. Synonyms of MASKED
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Definition of MASKED
Masked Mask Mask, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Masked; p. pr. & vb. n.
Masking.]
1. To cover, as the face, by way of concealment or defense
against injury; to conceal with a mask or visor.
They must all be masked and vizarded. --Shak.
2. To disguise; to cover; to hide.
Masking the business from the common eye. --Shak.
3. (Mil.)
(a) To conceal; also, to intervene in the line of.
(b) To cover or keep in check; as, to mask a body of
troops or a fortess by a superior force, while some
hostile evolution is being carried out.
Masked Masked Masked, a.
1. Wearing a mask or masks; characterized by masks;
cincealed; hidden.
2. (Bot.) Same as Personate.
3. (Zo["o]l.) Having the anterior part of the head differing
decidedly in color from the rest of the plumage; -- said
of birds.
Masked ball, a ball in which the dancers wear masks.
Masked battery (Mil.), a battery so placed as not to be
seen by an enemy until it opens fire. --H. L. Scott.
Masked crab (Zo["o]l.), a European crab (Corystes
cassivelaunus) with markings on the carapace somewhat
resembling a human face.
Masked pig (Zo["o]l.), a Japanese domestic hog (Sus
pliciceps). Its face is deeply furrowed.
